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Delaware Business State Tax Extension I Fiduciaries Filing Guide

Form FID-EXT | Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File Delaware Fiduciary Income Tax Return  ·  Fiduciaries  ·  Business Filing Guide

Overview

Delaware fiduciaries—including estates and trusts—are subject to state fiduciary income tax requirements, administered by the Delaware Division of Revenue. Delaware grants an automatic extension tied to an approved IRS extension, making the process simple for businesses that have already filed IRS Form 8868.

Original Filing Deadline

• The original due date for the Delaware Fiduciaries return is April 30, 2026. File or remit full payment by this date to remain in good standing.
• Extension Period & Extended Deadline
• Delaware automatically grants an extension to file, provided you have obtained an approved federal extension from the IRS by filing IRS Form 8868. With a valid IRS extension, the Delaware extended deadline becomes October 31, 2026. No separate state extension form is required—the federal extension serves as your Delaware extension.

Payment Is Still Due by Original Deadline

The extension applies to filing only—it is not an extension to pay taxes owed. Any outstanding tax liability must be paid by the original due date of April 30, 2026 to avoid penalties and interest. Use the Delaware | Online Tax Extension Payment to pay electronically. For mail-in payments, use Form FID-EXT | Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File Delaware Fiduciary Income Tax Return and send to: Delaware Division of Revenue P.O. Box 2044 Wilmington, DE 19899-2044

Late Filing and Payment Penalties

• Failure to File: 5% of outstanding tax liability per month, up to a maximum of 50% of tax liability due.
• Failure to Pay: 1% of outstanding tax liability per month, not to exceed 25%.

Best Practices

• Estimate and pay your Delaware business tax by April 30, 2026 to avoid interest and penalties.
• File IRS Form 8868 with the IRS to secure your federal extension, which Delaware automatically honors.
• Use the state online payment portal for fast, convenient electronic payment.
• Set a reminder to file your completed Delaware Fiduciaries return by October 31, 2026.

Final Thoughts

• Delaware’s business tax extension is straightforward once your federal extension is approved. Pay 100% of any tax due by April 30, 2026 and file your Fiduciaries return by October 31, 2026.
• Quick Reference Table
• State Abbreviation
• DE
• State Name
• Delaware
• Business Entity Type
• Fiduciaries
• Extension Status
• Approved with Federal Extension
• Return Due Date
• April 30, 2026
• Extended Due Date
• October 31, 2026
• Other Information
• Delaware grants your business an automatic 6-month extension provided you have obtained an approved IRS extension.
• The extension is NOT an extension to pay any taxes you may have due.
• Tax payments are due by the original return due date.
• Online Payment
• Delaware | Online Tax Extension Payment
• Payment Voucher Form
• Form FID-EXT | Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File Delaware Fiduciary Income Tax Return
• State Payment Agency
• Delaware Division of Revenue
• Mailing Address with Payment
• Delaware Division of Revenue P.O. Box 2044 Wilmington, DE 19899-2044
• Failure to File Penalties
• 5% of outstanding tax liability per month, up to a maximum of 50% of tax liability due.
• Failure to Pay Penalties
• 1% of outstanding tax liability per month, not to exceed 25%.

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Quick Reference Table

State Abbreviation	DE
State Name	Delaware
Business Entity Type	Fiduciaries
Extension Status	Approved with Federal Extension
Return Due Date	April 30, 2026
Extended Due Date	October 31, 2026
Other Information	Delaware grants your business an automatic 6-month extension provided you have obtained an approved IRS extension. The extension is NOT an extension to pay any taxes you may have due. Tax payments are due by the original return due date.
Online Payment	Delaware | Online Tax Extension Payment
Payment Voucher Form	Form FID-EXT | Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File Delaware Fiduciary Income Tax Return
State Payment Agency	Delaware Division of Revenue
Mailing Address with Payment	Delaware Division of Revenue P.O. Box 2044 Wilmington, DE 19899-2044
Failure to File Penalties	5% of outstanding tax liability per month, up to a maximum of 50% of tax liability due.
Failure to Pay Penalties	1% of outstanding tax liability per month, not to exceed 25%.